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There are eleven surviving authentic covered bridges in the U.S. state of Kentucky, and they are all historic. [1] A covered bridge is considered authentic not due to its age, but by its construction. An authentic bridge is constructed using trusses rather than other methods such as stringers, a popular choice for non-authentic covered bridges ...
The Walcott Covered Bridge is situated at a point where Kentucky Highway 1159 used to cross Locust Creek in Bracken County, Kentucky. A concrete bridge was constructed in 1954, about 200 feet northwest of the covered bridge and the older structure was then bypassed by highway traffic.
Pages in category "Covered bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Kentucky" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Here’s the history of three kissing bridges in the Bluegrass State. The secret lies in its design. Once common sights, Kentucky’s covered bridges have dwindled.
Built in 1835, the Dover Covered Bridge in Mason County is falling into disrepair. The community is rallying together to save it. The Dover Covered Bridge is the oldest of its kind in KY.
Spanning 124 feet (38 m), the 18 feet (5.5 m) wide Colville Covered Bridge is located along the Colville Pike where it crosses Hinkston Creek about four miles northwest of Millersburg, Kentucky. The bridge is situated 28 feet (8.5 m) above the water level in a rural area where vehicular traffic mainly comprises local residents and farm vehicles.
Covered bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Kentucky (12 P) Pages in category "Covered bridges in Kentucky" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
Spanning 114 feet (35 m), the Cabin Creek Covered Bridge crosses Cabin Creek 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northwest of Tollesboro on Kentucky Highway 984 about 12.4 miles from the Lewis-Fleming County line. It is no longer open to vehicular traffic. The bridge was constructed in 1867 and is one of thirteen remaining in the state.